In Istanbul’s Beylikdüzü district, security footage captured a stray dog carefully carrying her puppy in her mouth and bringing it to a local veterinary clinic. When the veterinarian answered the door, the puppy was found lifeless, but the mother dog stayed close by. The puppy was quickly treated for a slow heartbeat caused by the cold, with the mother staying by its side throughout the entire process. Thanks to the timely care, the puppy survived and is now receiving treatment at the clinic alongside its mother.
Interestingly, this puppy turned out to be related to another puppy that had been brought in earlier by animal lovers, believed to be the only survivor of its litter. “We thought all of them had died. It turns out there was one sibling that survived,” said veterinarian Baturalp Oğhan. “When our technician noticed the situation, he brought it inside, and we realized the puppy’s heart was still beating. We put it in intensive care, and it’s now recovering with its sibling.”
While it’s heartbreaking that the rest of the litter did not survive, this mother’s heroic act not only saved one of her puppies but also reunited her with another.
Globally, 30% of households have a pet dog, with the U.S. alone housing around 90 million. Yet, many stray dogs like this mother and her pup still roam the streets, often without access to the care they need. While it’s extraordinary that this mother instinctively sought help for her puppy, the responsibility shouldn’t fall on dogs to save themselves. Thankfully, shelters and clinics provide care, but many animals still need assistance to reach these places.
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If you come across a stray animal, consider being prepared to help. The Humane Society recommends keeping essentials in your car, like water, pet food, and blankets, while waiting for animal control or transporting the animal to a shelter. Be sure to check local laws on handling stray animals to ensure you’re following proper procedures.
We share this world with these loyal creatures, and it’s our responsibility to be there for them, especially when they need us most.
